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VN08 MGU

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,451 mi
Last recorded89,451 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 MGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2024 89,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 85,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parts heavily undersealed

Pass 25 May 2022 79,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 69,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 61,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 56,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s,n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f,n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r,n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r brake backing plate corroded

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 3 May 2018 48,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 43,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 40,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 37,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front brakes binding slightly

advise offside rear coilspring corroding

Fail 12 May 2015 37,489 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front brakes binding slightly

advise offside rear coilspring corroding

Pass 13 May 2014 33,776 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front flexi pipe mesh insacure

slight film of oil from nsf shock

Pass 2 May 2013 29,581 miles

rear tyres cracked

towbar electrical terminal corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2011 21,528 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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VN08 MGU is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 71,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN08 MGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN08 MGU registered?

VN08 MGU is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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